Master of Arts (Biblical Studies)

Biblically faithful and historically grounded

Purpose

The Master of Arts (Biblical Studies) is designed for students who wish to prepare themselves for further graduate studies in Old or New Testament studies, to teach foundational courses in Bible colleges or other denominational teaching positions, and to engage meaningfully in biblical research and writing.

Degree Learning Outcomes

Having completed the MA (Biblical Studies), students will be able to:

Demonstrate critical and faithful interpretation and responsible use of Scripture
in appropriate ministry and professional settings.

Establish familiarity with critical methods of and approaches to interpretation
as reflected in a variety of cultures and communities.

Demonstrate critical theological reflection that is biblically faithful, historically
grounded, contextually relevant, and integrated with life and ministry.

Requirements for Graduation

Students earning the Master of Arts (Biblical Studies) degree must complete 55 credit hours with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale. This degree may be completed entirely online or through a combination of course delivery methods.

Degree Design

Class Name

Credit Hours

Preliminary and Summative Coursework

Step One Platform (required online, 5-wk non-credit bearing)

OTS/NTS 7791 Senior Seminar or OTS/NTS 7799 Thesis

3 hours

Spiritual Formation Courses

SPF 5541 Spiritual Formation Core (1): Spiritual Disciplines

2 hours

SPF 5542 Spiritual Formation Core (2): Prayer

2 hours

Core Courses

BSG 5501 Engaging Texts and Contexts

3 hours

CHS 5500 Story of the Christian Faith

3 hours

CTH 5520 Christian Theology for the Kingdom of God

3 hours

ETH 5530 Christian Ethics

3 hours

MSS 5501 Kingdom Mission in a Global Community

3 hours

NTS 5511 Introduction to the New Testament

3 hours

OTS 5511 Introduction to the Old Testament (Part 1)

3 hours

OTS 5512 Introduction to the Old Testament (Part 2)

3 hours

Biblical Studies Courses

BSG 5502 Encountering Scripture beyond Translations

3 hours

OTS/NTS Elective

15 hours

Elective Courses

Open Electives

6 hours

Total Hours

55 hours

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